Ihnji Jon
Lecturer in international politics whose research focuses on urban environmentalism, disaster planning, and the politics of cities in the Anthropocene; author of Cities in the Anthropocene: New Ecology and Urban Politics (Pluto Press, 2021).
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Nov 8, 2025 • 43min
Ihnji Jon, "Cities in the Anthropocene: New Ecology and Urban Politics" (Pluto Press, 2021)
Ihnji Jon, author and researcher, discusses the concept of new ecology in urban politics, the role of cities in leading pro-environment politics, the challenges in selecting research cities, the power of cultural movements in driving change, and the surprises encountered during the research process.
Nov 8, 2025 • 43min
Ihnji Jon, "Cities in the Anthropocene: New Ecology and Urban Politics" (Pluto Press, 2021)
Ihnji Jon, a lecturer in international politics, discusses her groundbreaking book on urban environmentalism. She explores how climate change reshapes cities, emphasizing that local governance often leads the way in pro-environmental action, especially in unexpected places. Through insights from Darwin, Tulsa, Cleveland, and Cape Town, Jon highlights the role of everyday experiences in mobilizing political change. She also outlines strategies for creating a pro-environmental cultural atmosphere, blending local practices with global ecological concerns.
